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Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 84 reviews
Released: 2024-03-06
Developer: 68k Studios
Genres: Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, 1990's 16.6%, RPG 12.3%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%

  54. #54 Wizardry 8
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,186 reviews2013
    Dev: Sir-Tech CanadaPub: Drecom Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, RPG 13.5%, CRPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%

  55. #55 Hand of Doom
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 310 reviews2023
    Dev: Torple DookPub: DreadXP
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Sign a contract in blood! Travel throughout the planes of existence slaying or befriending powerful doomlords in this wizard simulator inspired by the FMV games and dungeon crawlers of the early 90's. Learn powerful spells to solve puzzles and combat the dark forces amassing against you.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.7%, RPG 27.8%, Old School 24.4%, First-Person 8.7%, Horror 8%

  56. #56 The Keep
    70% matchMostly Positive70% of 188 reviews2017
    Dev: CINEMAX GAMES
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler with real-time combat, a unique rune magic system, exploration, and puzzle solving. This game will awaken memories of what made old-school dungeons so much fun to play while you fight, hunt for hidden treasures, and avoid deadly traps.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 35.3%, Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, Old School 14.5%, RPG 10.9%, First-Person 3.8%

  57. #57 Gordian Quest
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 5,923 reviews2022
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 50.1%, Turn-Based Combat 27.5%, RPG 18.7%, Indie 3.7%

  58. #58 Operencia: The Stolen Sun
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 553 reviews2020
    Dev: Zen Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Operencia: The Stolen Sun embraces everything you love about classic first-person dungeon-crawlers, enhancing the old-school turn-based RPG experience with modern sensibilities. Guide a team of memorable characters through a world inspired by Central European mythology.

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, CRPG 16.6%, Grid-Based Movement 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%

  59. #59 Mortal Glory
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 580 reviews2020
    Dev: Redbeak Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30%, Grid-Based Movement 26.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Old School 17.3%, RPG 7.1%

  60. #60 Dragon Ruins II
    65% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2025
    Dev: Graverobber Foundation
    Windows

    A dungeon crawler for tired people.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 27.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, RPG 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

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